Dinner Bell for March 26, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Money Law and Title Catocon, Inc. The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Money Law and Title relocated its Sulphur Springs office to the spacious red brick building on the Southeast corner of...
Texas Ends Remote Work Option for Government Employees
March 7, 2025 – The State of Texas has officially ended remote work for government employees, following a broader push by President Donald Trump to bring federal workers back to in-person offices. On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order requiring federal employees to return to onsite work, citing the need for efficiency, accountability, and better public service. Texas leaders quickly followed suit,...
It’s Not Your Imagination, Assaults on Teachers Are On The Rise
March 5, 2025 – Assaults on teachers in Texas have surged by 18% over the past two school years, with more than 3,500 staff members injured by students, highlighting growing concerns about safety in schools. The increase in violent incidents has placed immense pressure on educators, administrators, and lawmakers to address the underlying causes and implement effective preventative measures. Educators report facing physical...
Dinner Bell for March 5, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: Grocery Supply Company The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Recognized recently as the Large Business of the Year at the Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Grocery Supply...
Dinner Bell for February 26, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSORS: Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Discount Wheel & Tire of Sulphur Springs is a tire shop and auto service center located at 1432 S. Broadway Street in Sulphur...
Low Vaccine Rates Blamed for West Texas Measles Surge
February 11, 2025 – In late January 2025, health officials in Gaines County, West Texas, reported an outbreak of measles, with 15 confirmed cases predominantly among school-aged children. Gaines County is noted for its high rate of vaccine exemptions; nearly 1 in 5 incoming kindergartners in the 2023-24 school year had not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The initial cases were identified in unvaccinated...
What Happened to Joann Fabrics?
February 2, 2025 – Joann Fabrics, a prominent fabric and craft retailer established in 1943, has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, leading to two Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings within a single year. The first filing occurred in March 2024, attributed to declining sales and shifting consumer behaviors post-pandemic. Despite restructuring efforts that eliminated approximately $500 million in debt, the company...
Dinner Bell for February 5, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church SPONSOR: _Christus Health Systems_ The doors to the kitchen of the First United Methodist Church will reopen at 11:00 a.m., for meal service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us, along with personnel from Christus Mother Frances Hospital, to share a meal. Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters...
Dinner Bell for January 8, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church Dinner Bell Sponsor Partner: John & Mary Heilman, JHH Investments The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. On January 8, 2025, the Dinner Bell Feeding Ministry is beginning its Thirteenth Year of...
Dinner Bell for December 12, 2024
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church The doors to Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church will open at 11:00 a.m. Meal service begins at 11:30 a.m. and doors will close at 12:45 p.m. Please come join us to share fellowship and a meal. Grocery Supply Company was founded in 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Coming to Sulphur Springs in 1953 kit located on Oak Avenue at the train tracks. Present day...
